Ep. 26 | Clarifying Trauma to Transformation with Justin LaPree

Justin LaPree, founder of The Illuminating Collective (TICo), joins Kristen Leigh Griffiths for a powerful conversation to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month. Together, they explore Justin’s extraordinary journey—from decorated Marine and firefighter to a leader in trauma-informed healing through entheogenic medicine, spiritual integration, and intentional community.

This episode honors the emotional toll carried by first responders and veterans, while offering hope and insight into the power of transformation through sacred practices, connection, and purpose. As the first in a series spotlighting mental health and healing, this conversation is a reminder that even the darkest experiences can become a catalyst for meaningful change.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to prioritize conversations around mental wellness and healing.
• Justin LaPree’s story reflects the strength it takes to turn trauma into a path of purpose and service.
• First responders and veterans often carry deep, unspoken wounds that deserve compassionate care.
• Entheogenic medicine, when used with intention and support, can be a gateway to profound healing.
• Community and connection are vital to recovery and personal transformation.
• Healing is always possible—even in the aftermath of deep trauma.
• Living consciously means remembering who we are and how we relate to others and the world.
• Safe, sacred healing experiences require the right set and setting.
• Pain may be inevitable—but suffering is a choice we can work through.
• The Illuminating Collective is creating access to healing sanctuaries that honor the human spirit.

🎥 Watch the Full Episode on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/--33VSgFJNI?si=WInTi6wBlbJlBNPb

Connect with the Illuminating Collective & Justin LaPree:

🌐 Website: https://www.theilluminating.co/

💛 DONATE to the TICo: https://www.classy.org/campaign/healing-america-in-america/c493429

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinlapree/  & https://www.instagram.com/theilluminatingco/

🎥 Justin’s Documentary: https://youtu.be/JEdF2iwKovg?si=nx-2WY4IlCQUKoef

Connect with Clarity to Consciousness:

🌐 Website: claritytoconsciousness.substack.com

📧 Email: [e-mail]

📸 Instagram: @clarity_to_consciousness

🎥 YouTube: @ClaritytoConsciousness

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